The Citadel of Salah El-Din

The Citadel of Salah El-Din

Salah El-Din built the citadel and the fence around it using bricks from small pyramides in Giza. He built a well inside the citadel so that the army and the inhabitants of the citadel drink from it during the siege. This well was dug in the rocks with depth of 90 meters.
The citadel of Salah El-din is considered one of the most luxurious military castles built in the middle ages as it has a strategic and defensive location for the area of Cairo and Fostat


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Sightseeing Of Dahshur

Sightseeing Of Dahshur

The Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu (2613-2589 BCE), father of Khufu of the Old Kingdom. The shape of the Bent Pyramid is unique; it represents a transitional pyramid form believed to have been the result of an engineering crisis encountered during its construction. The Red Pyramid is the world's first true smooth-sided pyramid.

The pyramid of the 12th Dynasty king Amenemhat II (1929-1895 BCE) is now badly damaged. Next to it were found several undisturbed tombs of royal women still containing a large amount of jewellery. The pyramid of Sesostris III was part of a huge complex, with several smaller pyramids of royal women, along with another pyramid to the south. In a gallery tomb next to this pyramid were found two treasures of the king's daughters (Sithathor).

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The Egyptian Museum, Cairo

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, and many treasures of King Tutankhamen. The Egyptian government established the museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden. The museum soon moved to Boulaq in 1858 because the original building was getting to be too small to hold all of the artifacts. In 1855, shortly after the artifacts were moved, Archduke Maximilian of Austria was given all of the artifacts. He hired a French architect to design and construct a new museum for the antiquities. The new building was to be constructed on the bank of the Nile River in Boulaq. In 1878, after the museum has been completed for some time, it suffered some irreversible damage; a flood of the Nile River caused the antiquities to be relocated to another museum, in Giza. The artifacts remained there until 1902 when they were moved, for the last time, to the current museum in Tahrir Square. During the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, the museum was broken into, and two mummies were reportedly destroyed. Several artifacts were also shown to have been damaged.

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Pyramid Of Sakkara

Pyramid Of Sakkara

At Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built: Djoser's step pyramid, built during the third dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation or dilapidation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire pharaonic period. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.North of the area known as Saqqara lies Abusir; south lies Dahshur. The area running from Giza to Dahshur has been used as necropolis by the inhabitants of Memphis at different times, and it has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

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Giza Pyramids

Giza Pyramids

The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) over a 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC. Initially at 146.5 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Originally, the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface; what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been varying scientific and alternative theories about the Great Pyramid's construction techniques. Most accepted construction hypotheses are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place.

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Grand Pyramids Hotel in Egypt

Grand Pyramids Hotel

Within sight of the Pyramids, the last remaining wonder of the Ancient World, Grand Pyramids Hotel gives you the chance to rest in comfort before setting out to explore the historic sites and ancient monuments that lie within easy reach.

Great Sphinx of Giza - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi

Pyramids at Giza - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi

Alternatively, just 7 km away lies the world famous Egyptian Museum with its innumerable ancient artifacts and, of course, the ‘must see’ incomparable Tutankhamun death mask and other relics. This visit can also take in a trip to the Khan el Khalili Bazzar, or the Citadel Fortress and many other places of interest. Yet after a tiring day seeing all these wonders, the delightfully peaceful and relaxed Grand Pyramids Hotel provides a haven of high quality accommodation and personalized service.

Egyptian Museum - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi

Khan el-Khalili - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi

Guest rooms are beautifully appointed, providing modern amenities that will please both tourists and business travelers alike. Guests may choose to take the opportunity to escape from stress and let themselves be pampered, relaxed and enjoy the moment in the outdoor and indoor swimming pools. Drinks and snacks from Room Service or a range of outlets are always available to help you to relax. For superb dining our restaurants provide the best of food and drinks in air conditioned comfort or al fresco dining under the stars. Convention and banquet facilities are also available, designed to provide the service you require for a variety of occasions.

Cairo University - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi

Giza Zoo - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi

Babylon Fortress - 6.4 km / 3.9 mi

Monastery and Church of St. George - 6.4 km / 4 mi

Hanging Church - 6.4 km / 4 mi

Cairo Tower - 8 km / 5 mi

Coptic Museum - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi

Sultan Hussan Mosque - 9.7 km / 6 mi

Museum of Islamic Art - 10 km / 6.2 mi

Saladin Citadel - 10 km / 6.2 mi

Pyramid of Djoser - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi

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sightseeing near grand pyramids hotel

sightseeing near grand pyramids hotel

sightseeing near grand pyramids hotel

Within sight of the Pyramids, the last remaining wonder of the Ancient World, Grand Pyramids Hotel gives you the chance to rest in comfort before setting out to explore the historic sites and ancient monuments that lie within easy reach.

The remnants still remaining of the mighty and legendary past civilization of Egypt will fill you full of wonder. Fascinating glimpses back into history will give you memories to savour forever. As well as the Sphinx and the awe-inspiring Pyramids themselves, within 20 minutes you can be in Sakkara and Old Memphis to view the origins of the mighty Pyramids.

Alternatively, just 7 km away lies the world famous Egyptian Museum with its innumerable ancient artifacts and, of course, the ‘must see’ incomparable Tutankhamun death mask and other relics. This visit can also take in a trip to the Khan el Khalili Bazzar, or the Citadel Fortress and many other places of interest. Yet after a tiring day seeing all these wonders, the delightfully peaceful and relaxed Grand Pyramids Hotel provides a haven of high quality accommodation and personalized services.

Grand Pyramids Hotel

Guest rooms are beautifully 

appointed, providing modern amenities that will please both tourists and business travelers alike. Guests may choose to take the opportunity to escape from stress and let themselves be pampered, relaxed and enjoy the moment in the outdoor and indoor swimming pools. Drinks and snacks from Room Service or a range of outlets are always available to help you to relax. For superb dining our restaurants provide the best of food and drinks in air conditioned comfort or al fresco dining under the stars. Convention and banquet facilities are also available, designed to provide the service you require for a variety of occasions.

Grand Pyramids Hotel can provide you with the treasured memory of a perfect stay in Cairo. Come to our door for the welcome you deserve.


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Grand Pyramids Hotel where it ?

Grand Pyramids Hotel where it ?

 Grand pyramids hotel

GrandPyramids Hotel is located on the Mariotteya area. Such special location is offering to the Hotel's Guests in-house a short way to the unforgettable sightseeing’ of the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx or Sakkara, meanwhile only 30minutes from Cairo's city center and 40 km from the Cairo international airport.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Great Sphinx of Giza - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi 

Pyramids at Giza - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi

Cairo University - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi

Giza Zoo - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi

Babylon Fortress - 6.4 km / 3.9 mi

Monastery and Church of St. George - 6.4 km / 4 mi

Hanging Church - 6.4 km / 4 mi

Cairo Tower - 8 km / 5 mi

Egyptian Museum - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi

Coptic Museum - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi

Sultan Hussan Mosque - 9.7 km / 6 mi

Museum of Islamic Art - 10 km / 6.2 mi

Saladin Citadel - 10 km / 6.2 mi

Khan el-Khalili - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi

Pyramid of Djoser - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi

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